Electricity Fundamentals & Restructuring

Key Facts

Dates:
28-29 May 2012 — Calgary
1-2 October 2012 — Calgary
11-12 October 2012 — Vancouver
29-30 October 2012 — Toronto
12-13 December 2012 — Calgary

Venue: Please refer to the calendar.

Fee: $795 either day, $1195 both days; discounts apply for more than 1 registrant.

Application Process: Click here to register.

Course Contact:If you have any questions about this course, e-mailor phone 403-457-0260.

Overview

Oak Leaf, Canada’s relevant, independent, and objective voice in energy research and training, keeps a close eye on the fast-changing Electricity Industry. Our updated and current Electricity course is a comprehensive 2-day seminar, presented by industry veteran Marcel Chorel. The course gives the details about this vibrant industry; Marcel provides the perspective of a long and varied career spent in Electricity.

Description

Electricity Fundamentals

1. Introduction
2. Basic Concepts
3. Electricity Industry Overview
4. Generation
5. Transmission
6. Distribution
7. System Operations
8. Pricing and Rates
9. Regulation and Ownership
10. Electricity and the Environment
11. Wind Energy

APPENDICES

• Appendix A: Abbreviations & Acronyms
• Appendix B: Glossary
• Appendix C: Units, Prefixes, Conversion & Equivalents

Electricity Restructuring

1. Introduction
2. Industry Restructuring
3. Wholesale Market Operation
4. Retail Market Operation
5. The Smart Grid
6. Alberta Wholesale Market
7. Alberta Market Governance
8. Ontario Power Market
9. PJM Market
10. Conclusions

APPENDICES

• Appendix A: Abbreviations & Acronyms
• Appendix B: Glossary
• Appendix C: Units, Prefixes, Conversion & Equivalents